Orange Chocolate Chip Muffins: Easy and Delicious Homemade Treats
Delight in these easy and delicious orange chocolate chip muffins perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Combine the flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamy mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add chopped nuts to the batter.
- Allow muffins to cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg